LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- New St. Cloud State head coach Matt Reiner notched his first win, as the Huskies beat Lindenwood 65-58 Friday night.

The Huskies were led by senior center James Fort, who scored a game-high 20 points with seven rebounds.

SCSU guards Jordan Poydras and Kevin Levandoski scored 11 and 10 points, respectively to contribute in the win.

With the win, the Huskies begin the 2014-2015 season at 1-0 and will take on Emporia State in their final game of the Tip Off Classic in Las Vegas.

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